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In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Meghan Oliver, CEO & Founder of SIR, a pioneering company focused on boosting the physical and mental well-being of older men, to talk about the challenges men face in engaging with healthcare and how SIR is using a unique strategy, blending physical and digital experiences to create a fun and non-threatening approach to men's health.Meghan Oliver is an experienced Health Tech Executive and pragmatic strategist with extensive expertise in product and business development across corporate and startup environments. With 14 years in the healthcare industry, Meghan has a well-rounded understanding of the healthcare system's intricacies, having worked in both care delivery and health plans. She began her career at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, before transitioning to the startup scene at Bright Health and Curai. As the former SVP of Bright Health, Meghan led new business development and early-stage product efforts, contributing to the company's expansion and scaling of innovative offerings. Her focus on product development and digital engagement has seen her collaborate with development and operations teams to build impactful healthcare solutions.SIR is a membership experience designed specifically for aging men, celebrating their contributions and providing them with respect, appreciation, and consideration. What began as a thoughtful idea for a better Father's Day gift has evolved into rethinking and reimagining post-retirement life for all men. SIR offers a hyper-personalized experience that starts with fun, adventure, and camaraderie, expanding into social connection and health. By combining hands-on creative activities with personalized digital experiences powered by AI, SIR reaches men who are often overlooked.SIR aims to support men in their legacy stage, providing a way for family, friends, community organizations, and businesses to show care and appreciation.In a wide-ranging conversation, Meghan and Seth discuss:☑️ Meghan's trust-building and light-hearted methods to engage older men in health and wellness.☑️ Cognitive health and confidence maintenance as key objectives of SIR for older men.☑️ SIR's approach to health literacy, enhancing men's wellness knowledge and skills.☑️ Challenges and benefits of SIR's membership and partnership model versus traditional models.☑️ Meghan's vision for SIR beyond the beta launch in the healthcare landscape.☑️ SIR as a catalyst for addressing older men's unique health needs and influencing men's health discussions.☑️ And much more.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?Visit the EdLogics website.Links:SIR: www.thesirlife.comBlog: https://medium.com/@mkd.oliver/introducing-sir-a-membership-experience-for-aging-men-5e4a61e995d0Video: https://discover.thesirlife.com/#introLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-oliver

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. In today's episode, we have several news updates in the biopharma industry. Let's dive in:## News 1: Uniqure's gene therapy setbackUniqure's gene therapy for Huntington's disease faced a setback as the company's share price fell over 10% following the release of more data from a small study. This news highlights the challenges in developing effective therapies for genetic diseases.## News 2: Novo Nordisk's investment in vaccine researchThe foundation behind Novo Nordisk plans to invest $260 million in vaccine research and development. The initiative will focus on developing vaccines for tuberculosis, influenza, and group A streptococcus. This investment reflects the commitment to improving public health and addressing global health challenges.## News 3: Biogen's market monopoly for TecfideraBiogen's multiple sclerosis medicine, Tecfidera, will maintain its market monopoly in Europe until early 2025 after European regulators revoked approvals for five generic versions of the drug. This decision ensures continued access to this important medication for patients with multiple sclerosis.## News 4: Merck's new pneumococcal vaccineMerck has received an FDA decision date for its new pneumococcal vaccine, which targets 21 strains of pneumococcal bacteria and would compete with Pfizer's Prevner 20 if approved. This development brings hope for improved prevention of pneumococcal infections.## News 5: Fewer biotech companies going publicFewer biotech companies are going public after a record run, and the article discusses how these companies are performing in the market. This trend suggests a shift in the biotech industry and raises questions about future growth and innovation.## News 6: Structure's obesity pill falls shortStructure shares plummeted as results from a phase 2 trial for their obesity pill fell short of expectations. This outcome highlights the challenges of developing effective treatments for obesity, a prevalent and complex health issue.Moving on to our next set of news:## News 7: FTC and DOJ finalize merger guidelinesThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have finalized merger guidelines that could make it more difficult for healthcare mergers and acquisitions to proceed. These new guidelines aim to ensure fair competition and protect consumers' interests.## News 8: Biden administration's call for action on child Medicaid enrollmentThe Biden administration is urging nine states to address high disenrollment rates in child Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). These nine states account for around 60% of the decline in enrollment in these programs between March and September. The administration is taking steps to address this issue and improve access to healthcare for children.## News 9: John Muir Health and Tenet Healthcare deal collapsesThe deal between John Muir Health and Tenet Healthcare for the acquisition of a California medical center has collapsed following a lawsuit from the FTC. The regulators sued to block the deal over concerns that it could lead to increased healthcare costs in the region. This turn of events highlights the importance of regulatory oversight in healthcare mergers and acquisitions.## News 10: Molina Healthcare lowers sale priceMolina Healthcare has agreed to lower the sale price of Bright Health's California Medicare Advantage unit. The original sale price was $510 million, but it has been lowered to $425 million. This adjustment reflects the changing dynamics of

In this series from AHLA's Early Career Professionals Council, health law professionals share their career paths, what they wish they had known as students, and what a typical day in their job looks like. In this episode, Rob Yates, Managing Consultant, Berkeley Research Group, speaks with Annie Shieh, Senior Director of Compliance, Bright Health Group. Annie talks about her role overseeing the day-to-day activities of her company's California compliance program, how she grew her company's compliance department, her experience as AHLA's first diversity intern, and how she stays connected and engaged with her network. Watch the conversation here.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Cameron Carter is the CEO and Co-Founder of Rosarium Health (fka Rose Health). Prior to launching Rosarium Health, he spent the past decade in value-based care operation and business development roles at DaVita Inc., Bright Health, Evolent Health, and Truven Health Analytics. Before his value-based care roles, Cameron spent time in academic research roles studying solutions to reduce healthcare disparities in underserved communities in the United States. He is a founding member of the Childhood Disparities Research Laboratory at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and has taught undergraduate physiology courses at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and Colorado State University.‍ Rosarium Health distinguishes itself as a pioneering risk-bearing, enablement platform with a robust integrated service provider network, dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals and home remodeling companies with households in need of accessible modifications. This innovative approach is rooted in the belief that enhancing household accessibility is pivotal in facilitating in-home care, reducing healthcare disparities, and curtailing total medical expenses across various demographics. Recognized for their impactful work, Rosarium Health has garnered accolades such as winning the 2022 National Institute of Aging Start-Up Challenge and participating in the 2023 Texas Medical Center HealthTech Accelerator, reflecting their commitment to creating a more accessible, equitable, and economically sustainable healthcare landscape. Meet Rosarium Health: https://www.rosariumhealth.com/ Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/lslysrm3Ogo Unlock career success with "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." Over 30 years of recruitment expertise. Strategies for new graduates, seasoned professionals. Master virtual interviews,  and challenging questions. Get your copy today at: https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews Listen to real stories from successful business leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs on the Riderflex podcast hosted by CEO Steve Urban. The Riderflex Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NDLaxEqkMsnlYrc5ntAPw Trust Riderflex, a premier headhunter and employment agency based in Colorado, to recruit top talent for your team. Visit https://riderflex.com/ to learn more about our executive recruiting services. Podcast Sponsor: Kura Home Services, Air Duct Cleaning & Home Maintenance. For All your Home Maintenance needs!  https://www.kurahome.com/kura-home-services-colorado/ #AccessibilityMatters #InnovativeHealthcare #RosariumHealth #AccessibleLiving #riderflexpodcast #careeradvice #Podcast #entrepreneur #ColoradoRecruitingFirm #recruiting #Colorado #National #Riderflex #TalentAcquisition #Employment #JobTips #ResumeTip --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riderflex/support

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A hospital price transparency bill is pulled from the House floor. A recent ‘secret shopper' study finds discrepancies between hospital prices quoted online versus over the phone. And, Bright Health reaches a risk-adjustment shortfall agreement with the federal government. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insurtech company Bright Health sells off its last remaining insurance asset. Home health groups could see a cut to Medicare payments next year. And, a new study shows that the number of maternal deaths have more than doubled since 1999. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bright Health Group, Inc., Q1 2023 Earnings Call, May 09, 2023

Minnesota lawmakers pass a law establishing a public option health plan. Troubled insurtech company Bright Health sells its Zipnosis telehealth platform. And, pharmacy benefits managers will be subject to new transparency guidelines under newly proposed rules from CMS. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two state Blues plans announce that they will enter into an affiliation deal. Troubled insurtech Bright Health is seeking a buyer for its California Medicare Advantage plan. And, CMS will investigate two hospitals for denying emergency abortion care. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration unveils a new plan to provide COVID vaccines and certain treatments for free to people without health insurance. SSM Health sues insurtech company Bright Health over alleged unpaid claims. And, the obstetrics specialty faces a decline in residency applicants. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CVS Health is expected to complete its $8 billion purchase of Signify Health this week. The state of Tennessee has taken over the finances of troubled insurtech company Bright Health. And, a new survey finds more physicians want to leave their jobs as pay rates fall. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Thornton, a Plano health insurance agent, Bright Health's decision to discontinue individual and family coverage in the Lone Star State is part of a much larger initiative that impacts at least 10 other states. Insurance4Dallas 3000 Custer Rd, Ste. 270-7079, Plano, Texas 75075, United States Website http://insurance4dallas.com/plano-health-insurance Phone +1-214-501-6535 Email mail@insurance4dallas.com

Bright Health Group, Inc., Q3 2022 Earnings Call, Nov 09, 2022

The number of contracts earning 4.5 stars is also down significantly, as is the number of four-star plans, though Kaiser Foundation Health Plans and UnitedHealth Group continued to fare well.

Health in the Real World Podcast brings together personal trainers, doctors, motivational speakers, massage therapists, chiropractors, weight loss gurus and clients, acupuncturists, and inspirational and healthy people of all kinds. Chris Janke has been a personal trainer and group fitness instructor since 2004. Welcome to Health in the Real World. -------------------- NEW TO THE CHANNEL?? CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdCBHSjtJLY&list=PU9m5mrgeJCXZjal15pP7nBA&index=22 WORKOUT WITH CHRIS The fitness world is obsessed with weights and cardio. However, a good fitness program doesn't start in the weight room, or on any piece of cardio equipment. It starts with simple core exercises and stretches with no equipment needed that will put the “feel good” back into your fitness program. Whether your goal is to add muscle, lose weight, or get rid of your back pain, the foundation is the same. ​My mission is to help people achieve their fitness goals without having to "work" so hard. "No pain no gain" is DEAD!! You want your health and fitness to fit into your life, not the other way around. You can get fit WITHOUT being sore for five days. You can lose weight without starving yourself. You don't need equipment, and you don't need a gym If you're ready... for a different type of fitness program, one that honors who you are and what you're capable of, then join us. And put the “feel good” back into your fitness program. Visit www.ChrisJanke.com to get started -------------------- Chris Janke website www.ChrisJanke.com My Core Balance website www.MyCoreBalance.com Health in the Real World Podcast website www.HealthInTheRealWorld.com Interested in becomming a guest? Message Chris Janke on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjankebueno/ My Core Balance on Facebook www.facebook.com/mycorebalance My Core Balance on Instagram www.instagram.com/my_core_balance/ -------------------- BOOKS BY CHRIS JANKE Help! I Threw Out My Back: Four Workouts to Ease Muscle Tension and Develop Core Strength https://www.amazon.com/Help-Threw-Out-My-Back/dp/1797651765/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=help+i+threw+out+my+back&qid=1622333552&sr=8-1 Help! My Diet Sucks: 7 Simple Steps to Hone Your Healthy Eating Habits Without The Diet Dogma, Deprivation, and Dishonor - Whether You Want To Lose, Gain, or Just Maintain https://www.amazon.com/Help-My-Diet-Sucks-Deprivation/dp/1701790289/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=help+my+diet+sucks+chris+janke&qid=1622333574&sr=8-2 Naked Fitness: How To Get A Great Workout With No Equipment https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Fitness-Great-Workout-Equipment/dp/B08C74MY92/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333640&sr=8-2 12-Month Workout Journal https://www.amazon.com/12-Month-Workout-Journal-Chris-Janke-Bueno/dp/1478217340/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333668&sr=8-4 Go To The Gym: Practical Strategies To Get Off The Couch And Start Building Fitness Momentum https://www.amazon.com/Go-Gym-Practical-Strategies-Building/dp/1654322350/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333668&sr=8-6 How To Build Muscle: A Simple Approach To Getting Strong https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Muscle-Approach-Getting/dp/1710509880/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333668&sr=8-8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-the-real-world/message

Jakob Emerson talks about what's new in the Payer industry.

Laura Dyrda talks about what's new in the Payer industry.

A federal judge in Florida strikes down the federal mask mandate for planes, trains, and other public transit. Bright Health is fined by the Colorado Department of Insurance after it fails to complete basic health plan tasks. And a jury acquitted a former DaVita CEO of criminal charges related to no-poach agreements with competitors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Laura Dyrda shares the latest news on the Payer industry.

In this episode, we're excited to learn from Vik Bakhru, Chief Health Officer at Circulo Health. Circulo is building the Medicaid insurance company of the future to provide tech-enabled, world-class care to the nation's most underserved populations. Vik is also currently a member of the clinical advisory board at Bright Health and a practicing Staff Physician at UCSF Medical Center. Prior to Circulo, Vik was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at SameSky Health (formerly Consejosano) for almost 4.5 years and COO of First Opinion. In February 2021, Circulo launched out of stealth at $50M led by Drive Capital, General Catalyst, Oak HC/FT and SVB Capital.

Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Dr. Luqman Lawal, the Vice President of Health Equity for Bright Health Group. Dr. Lawal shares more about his personal journey that led him to ultimately develop a passion for advocating for health equity, which stemmed from his childhood growing up in Nigeria and seeing the vast gap in healthcare outcomes between the "haves and the have nots."

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Ali Behbahani, General Partner at New Enterprise Associates. Dr. Behbahani has been with NEA since 2007, spearheading over 40 biotech and medtech investments such as CRISPR Therapeutics, Adaptimmune, and Nevro. We discussed his views on breaking into VC, his approach to assessing early-stage life science innovations, the current trends in the biotech investing landscape, and much more.NEA is a global VC firm with $25B in AUM and over 300 active investments across both technology and healthcare sectors. Founded in 1977, NEA has made transformational investments such as Robinhood, Salesforce, Bright Health, and CRISPR Therapeutics. NEA has offices in Menlo Park, San Francisco, New York, and the Washington, D.C. metro area, and is widely considered one of the largest leading VCs in the world.

Jon Pearce studied Russian, worked at a pioneer of Medical Alley's digital health ecosystem, Provation, and started Zipnosis, which successfully exited to Bright Health in 2021. An entrepreneur's story is always unique and always insightful. Ask Me Anything: Medical Alley Starts (AMA: MAS) features innovators, investors, and industry leaders sharing their views on business and how to best engage them. The goal of each AMA is to provide you, the attendee, with an inside perspective that can help you raise capital, land new customers, and be a more successful venture. Listen back to our conversation with Jon as he shares insights he's learned during his successful entrepreneurial career.

Today in Health in 2 Point 00, Jess and Matthew talk about the plethora of notable deals in the Healthcare Space. Bright Health gets $750 million with notable investment from Cigna; Innovaccer gets $150 million, bringing their total up to $375 million; Cadence gets $100 million, bringing their total up to $141 million; Ophelia raises $50 million, bringing their total up to $64 million; and Apti Health raises $50 million, bringing their total up to $65 million.

As community practitioners, we often serve communities that we don't necessarily belong to. But how would you approach designing a community platform, events, and policies for a demographic that you don't belong to? Alexa Wahr, the COO of Revel, a community for women over 40, says that she and her co-founder build by putting their community first. “We absolutely listen to our members. We don't try to pretend like we know what exactly our members are going through or what it's like to be a woman in their life. That doesn't mean that we can't help to build the community and build the tools that help them connect.” In this episode of Community Signal, Alexa shares how the policies that govern the platform, Revel's approach to safety during the pandemic, and Revel's acquisition of The Woolfer, are all grounded in putting their members' needs, safety, and experiences first. Alexa also discusses how Revel, an in-person events-based community, shifted entirely to virtual events in light of the pandemic. Through this model, Revel members have continued to have meaningful interactions, build friendships, and support one another through COVID-19. Alexa and Patrick also discuss: How Revel is encouraging their event hosts to stay safe now that in-person events have resumed Revel's plans to introduce paid events into their community The differences between the Revel and Woolfer communities and how they're balancing the needs for both Our Podcast is Made Possible By… If you enjoy our show, please know that it's only possible with the generous support of our sponsor: Vanilla, a one-stop shop for online community. Big Quotes Building the Revel community with member needs first (5:10): “We don't try to pretend like we know what exactly our members are going through or what it's like to be a woman in their life. That doesn't mean that we can't help to build the community and build the tools that help them connect.” –@alexawahr Virtual events are impactful and here to stay (12:20): “We've seen that over [virtual meetings], you can actually form really deep connections. We now have members who have formed really great friendships across the country. Can't wait to travel to meet one another. … [I'm] happy to say that virtual events are definitely here to stay. We have yet to see what the final balance of in-person versus virtual events will be at scale, but certainly, a large percentage of our events will continue to be virtual.” –@alexawahr Fostering the events that Revel members want (14:50): “If our members start to perceive that going to a Revel event is being pushed products or services in a sneaky way, they simply won't come back. We take it very seriously and really err on the side of our members first and our hosts secondary when it comes to violations like that.” –@alexawahr On the future of Revel (24:40): “[Revel is] a community for women over 40. The community shares that identity and we're about making connections, finding friendships, supporting one another, and really bringing light to women in midlife and all of the amazing things that they're doing. That doesn't mean that women within the community don't have their own interests, feelings, and identities and allowing every woman over 40 to join Revel, but then find her niche, her group within the community, is also something that we think will be a big part of what Revel is and [we're] excited to build that out.” –@alexawahr About Alexa Wahr Alexa Wahr is the co-founder and COO of Revel Gatherings. Previously, Alexa was a senior director in operations at health insurance startup Bright Health. Prior to Bright Health, Alexa worked in strategy and business development for Target and was an healthcare investment banking analyst at Piper Jaffray. Alexa has a BBA from Emory University and a MBA from Harvard Business School. Related Links Sponsor: Vanilla, a one-stop-shop for online community Alexa Wahr on Twitter Revel Gatherings Nina Collins, founder of The Woolfer Nina Collins on Community Signal: Moving a Community for Women Over 40 From Facebook Groups to a Paid Subscription App and Building Inclusive Communities, Workplaces, and an Inclusive Profession Transcript View transcript on our website Your Thoughts If you have any thoughts on this episode that you'd like to share, please leave me a comment, send me an email or a tweet. If you enjoy the show, we would be so grateful if you spread the word and supported Community Signal on Patreon.

In March of 2020, as the U.S. shut down offices and clinics to guard against Covid-19, the telehealth platform Zipnosis saw an unbelievable spike in traffic, from around 1,800 visits a week to 65,000. Founder Jon Pearce had been preaching for more than a decade that the smartphone was the medical clinic of the future, but it took a global pandemic for the industry to make significant change. In April of 2021, Zipnosis sold to another Minnesota-based startup, Bright Health, a giant among new health insurance companies that has raised more than $1 billion since 2016. Pearce and his team joined Bright Health Group and continue to work on transforming patient and provider connections. So it may surprise people to hear that Pearce believes telehealth as we know it is dying. “The best analogy is the difference between Blockbuster and Netflix,” Pearce says. “Remotely getting care from a doctor is the same thing as renting a movie from Blockbuster. That business model is dying—you've got negative unit economics. What's coming is Amazon care, Walmart. The tech itself is commoditized and integrated into a digitally enabled business. You will have more choice. The option to get care when you want it, how you want it, at the price you want is going to be the most radical transformation.” Of course, it takes grand vision, tenacity and sacrifice to pursue such radical transformation, and Pearce also talks about the darker side of entrepreneurship, which he says factored into the collapse of his first marriage and struggles with mental health. “We have unfortunately created this myth around entrepreneurship. There's a destructive cycle that comes from unwieldy expectations of financial returns,” Pearce says. “We need to reframe role of entrepreneurship. To say, my job is to help change the world, take ideas and put them into action. To be effective, I need to set boundaries, delegate, find other people. When I go back to do the next thing, I'm going to start with the thesis that my vision is big and I'm going to build and find best people to help me do that. I'm not going to work 120 hour weeks. It's not sustainable for me, and it's not even good for the business.” Pearce says he'd also be reluctant to take venture capital on his next venture, particularly early in its development. “I've become a lot more old school. Build a profitable business with customers who pay you.” Following our conversation with Pearce, we go Back to the Classroom with the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business where Daniel McLaughlin is a senior executive fellow whose research focuses on making health care work more effectively. “it's an exciting time for health care—the pandemic accelerated technology rapidly,” McLaughlin says. Beyond telehealth, he sees digital therapeutics on the horizon—“devices we'll have in our homes or wear on our bodies—personal AI systems for much better, more customized health care.”

Bright Health Group, Inc., Q2 2021 Earnings Call, Aug 03, 2021

A judge rules Missouri's ballot measure to expand Medicaid is unconstitutional. Eli Lilly plans to test the FDA's new standard and apply for approval of its Alzheimer's drug. And the latest health tech insurer startup, Bright Health, goes public.

Today on Health in 2 Point 00, I haven ‘t been fired yet – so I'm taking over this episode. On Episode 217, there's been a lot going on in the digital health world, including the biggest IPO in health tech ever with Bright Health's $14 billion valuation. Speaking of IPOs, 23andMe went public yesterday with a $3.5 billion valuation. Zus Health gets $25 million in a Series A with Jonathan Bush as CEO. Pill Club raises $49 million getting contraceptives to women online, similar to Nurx. Finally Brightline gets $72 million, this is a child mental health company; they take family prep, family counseling psychiatry, and coaching and put it all together.

Miguel Armaza sits down with Alison Lange Engel, Venture Partner at Greycroft, a leading venture capital firm focused on investments in the Internet and mobile markets, with offices in New York City and LA. Greycroft manages over $2 billion and has made over 200 investments, including some leading fintech companies like Acorns, Venmo, Flutterwave, and Public. Alison works across the Greycroft portfolio, advising companies on go-to-market strategy, execution, and sourcing new investments. She’s also a proud MBA alum from our very own Wharton School. We discuss - Her operator background at companies like LinkedIn, Microsoft and Stripe - A deep dive into her experience as Head of Marketing at Stripe - Transitioning to the investing side - Greycroft’s story, investment thesis, and what defines their portfolio companies - Why Alison and Greycroft are bullish on the future of consumer fintech - Inside stories on fast-growing portfolio companies - And a lot more! Alison Lange Engel Alison Lange Engel is a Venture Partner at Greycroft. She works across the Greycroft portfolio, advising companies on go-to-market strategy and execution and sourcing new investments. Alison has 20+ years of experience leading, structuring, and scaling high growth businesses. She’s managed teams throughout North America, Europe, Brazil, and Asia. Prior to Greycroft, Alison was the first CMO at Stripe and worked to establish the marketing function, scaling the team 5x in one year and driving quantified growth. Prior to Stripe, Alison was a Vice President of Marketing at LinkedIn. In her 6 years at LinkedIn, she had a broad impact on LinkedIn’s advertising business strategy and execution, with overall company revenue growing from $200MM at IPO in 2011 to $5Bn+ today. Alison’s early career in technology started with the sale of Massive Incorporated, a venture-backed video game advertising business, to Microsoft in 2006. She held marketing leadership roles at Microsoft Advertising for 3 years. Prior to her career in technology, Alison was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, focused on Media, Entertainment and Consumer sectors. Her media background includes HBO and the CBS Television Network, where she held sales and programming roles. Alison has a BA from UCLA and an MBA from The Wharton School. About Greycroft Greycroft is a seed-to-growth venture capital firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to build transformative companies. The firm has deep experience in both consumer and enterprise technology, with a portfolio that spans the globe. Greycroft values building enduring relationships with founders and understands that they want more from investors than just capital. Greycroft has raised $2 billion in commitments and has over 200 active investments. The portfolio includes Acorns, Anine Bing, App Annie, Axios, Bird, BetterCloud, Braintree, Bright Health, Buddy Media, Bumble, Flutterwave, Goop, Happiest Baby, Huffington Post, Icertis, Lightricks, Maker Studios, Medly, Openpath, Scopely, SEMrush, Shipt, TheRealReal, Thrive Market, Trunk Club, Venmo, and Yeahka. For more FinTech insights, follow us below: Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech Miguel's Twitter: twitter.com/MiguelArmaza Miguel's Substack: https://bit.ly/3jWIpqp

Federal health agencies are calling states to pause the Johnson and Johnson vaccine rollout. Another startup health insurer Bright Health snaps up a telehealth company. And for the second year in a row insurers are on track to return a lot of money to beneficiaries.

Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess claims to be blameless for the drama between Jonathan Bush and Glen Tullman. On Episode 198, we talk about Microsoft buying Nuance for $16 billion and $3 billion in debt – is Microsoft taking over healthcare, and is this going to slow Nuance down? Cohere Health raises $36 million in a Series B, working on improving prior authorizations between health plans and providers. We wrap up with a lightning round of IPO rumors regarding Privia Health, VillageMD, and Bright Health.

U.S. Anesthesia Partners files lawsuit against UnitedHealth alleging market shenanigans; Insurtech company Bright Health looks to strengthen telehealth foothold with Zipnosis acquisition. Also: AstraZeneca is teaming with Massachusetts General Hospital to create and clinically validate patient-centric digital health solutions.Links to the stories:U.S. Anesthesia Partners files lawsuits against UnitedHealthcareInsuretech company Bright Health buys telemedicine startup ZipnosisAstraZeneca working with Mass General on tech for heart failure, asthma

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, health plans are transforming how they engage with their members. Expectations are raised as consumers change how they shop, socialize, and live their everyday lives, driving health plans to change their relationships with their members to be more consumer-centric An all-star panel of experts from Anthem, Highmark, Bright Health Plan, and Icario success stories and actionable strategies for creating meaningful experiences to engage and empower members. Panelists include Stacy Byers, Vice President, Customer Experience, Highmark; Mark Dodge, AVP, Stars, Risk and Quality, Bright Health Plan; Merrill Friedman, Senior Director, Disability Policy Engagement, Anthem; and Steve Wigginton, CEO, Icario   This Bright Spots in Healthcare episode is sponsored by Icario. Icario is a health action platform that unites pioneering technology, data science, and behavioral insights to connect everyone to better health. Icario develops personalized healthcare experiences that move people to better health with every action while reducing member abrasion through the use of extrinsic and intrinsic motivations. Learn more at icariohealth.com. 

In this episode, we interview Steve Kraus, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. At Bessemer, Steve focuses exclusively on healthcare, where he’s made investments in and holds seats on the boards of some of the most successful companies in this space, including Bright Health, Ginger, Hinge Health, Aspen RxHealth, and, most recently, Folx Health. Each year, Steve and his team publish their healthcare predictions for the next 12 months. Bessemer’s 2021 predictions just came out, and on this episode I got the chance to sit down with Steve to chat about the story behind their annual predictions and dive into what 2021 might have in store for us, from BidenCare to interoperability finally moving forward.

Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess is in Jacksonville hanging out with Jackson the dog and trying to replace Matthew with @barkyboy. On Episode 153, we cover the biggest IPO we've seen yet—GoodRx—with a valuation of $18 billion, which is more than Teladoc, Livongo, and even Cardinal Health. In other news, Olive gets $106 million bringing their total to $220 million; Olive is a back office automation system using AI for hospitals and this round is practically financed by royalty. Bright Health gets $500 million for their health plan; they've raised about $1.5 billion and are planning to expand into more markets. Finally Osso VR raised $14 million in a series A, helping surgeons practice performing surgeries through their VR platform.

Erin Newkirk is an award-winning innovator, tech entrepreneur, brand builder, and champion of problem solvers. After working her way up the ranks to senior marketing manager at General Mills, she left to start Red Stamp, a modern correspondence company, which she built into a mobile app that made it possible to send personalized cards and invitations on your phone with a couple of clicks. With 10 million cards sent, Red Stamp was acquired in 2013 by Taylor Corp., one of the largest privately held companies in the U.S. Newkirk continued on as CEO of Red Stamp within Taylor until 2016 when she left and quickly became chief marketing officer of one of the hottest Minneapolis-based insurance ventures, Bright Health, which made Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups list for 2017. Then last year, she joined another Twin Cities startup, this time in the food industry. Newkirk is now chief marketing officer of Local Crate, a meal kit company on a mission to source locally, from farm to chef to kitchen. How does she continue to leap between industries? “My North Star, what guides me: I’m all about doing good with good people. Where there’s a problem to be solved, you should go there.” That’s the approach she brings to her newest project, Satya, an initiative she says is based on “helping founders and leaders succeed through speaking their truth.” After our conversation with Newkirk, we go Back to the Classroom with University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Professor David Deeds, the Schulze Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship, who talks about capitalizing on an entrepreneurial mindset.

E27 Special Guest: Patrick Meenan, Managing Partner of Arthur Ventures Riffing points Why 2018 was Arthur Venture’s biggest year. Why recruiting and HR matter a ton in a startup. Patrick’s take in the Twin Cities vs other cities. Our commentary on 2018’s top stories that include Bite Squad, Bright Health, Bind, Total Expert, Flip Grid, and Andy Slavitt. Our ridiculous predictions for 2019.

Riffing points Bright Health raises an eye popping $200m round. Sezzle lands a $100m credit line to fund easier online buying. Holiday gifts you can buy from Minnesota startups: KATHY'S GIFT PICKS:https://forcefieldfun.com https://www.macchina.cc https://www.sipdark.comPAUL'S GIFT PICKS:https://www.omniafishing.com https://kidizen.com CASEY'S GIFT PICKS https://upsie.com https://dosehealth.com

Healthcare is changing in many ways including new ways in which payers and systems are partnering to achieve the Triple Aim. Tom Valdivia of Bright Health discusses payer-provider partnerships and their work with Mount Sinai Health Partners.

Mike Rynchek is the founder of Spyder Trap, a digital marketing consulting agency. He sold it to Bright Health in 2017. He walks me through the history of Spyder Trap and how he transitioned the company for Bright Health’s use. He had to settle client relationships that didn’t fit into Bright’s new direction. Relationship is a big word for Mike. He spent most of his energy focusing on his company’s reputation. As well as building good working relationships with his clients. We discuss how Mike scaled his business and how he prepared it for sale. He also stresses the importance of integrating your work into life, rather than trying to find a “balance.” It is a point that many people don’t consider when they examine their family/work life relationship. You will learn about: Mike’s entrepreneurial background. How Mike got involved in consulting. The services Spyder Trap offered their clients. The milestones that marked Spyder Trap’s growth. Why Mike chose hustle over strategy. The benefits of using a service model. The benefits of maintaining good client relationships. How Mike created recurring revenue in his business. The 3 Rs Mike follows in his businesses. Mike’s goals for the business. The opportunities that lead to Spyder Trap’s sale. Why Mike chose to sell to Bright Health. The emotional side of letting go of clients. The questions you need ask before you consider selling. Finding integration in your work and family life. Mike’s advice to the audience. Takeaway: Mike raises an interesting point about finding integration in your work and family life. There is a difference between integration and balance. Integration is ideal because balance is very unrealistic. Ask yourself what is important to you? How will those things change when you sell? Is that what you want? Ask all these questions and really self-examine yourself before you even consider selling your business. Links and Resources GEXP Collaborative Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter About Mike: Mike Rynchek considers himself a natural born entrepreneur. He began his company Spyder Trap in college at St. Cloud State University. In 2017, he sold the company to Bright Health, a former client. After staying on for a year with Bright Health, he moved onto other endeavors. Mike now works as a consultant for numerous technology companies and Fortune 500 companies.

Mike Rynchek is the founder of Spyder Trap, a digital marketing consulting agency. He sold it to Bright Health in 2017. He walks me through the history of Spyder Trap and how he transitioned the company for Bright Health’s use. He had to settle client relationships that didn’t fit into Bright’s new direction. Relationship is a big word for Mike. He spent most of his energy focusing on his company’s reputation. As well as building good working relationships with his clients. We discuss how Mike scaled his business and how he prepared it for sale. He also stresses the importance of integrating your work into life, rather than trying to find a “balance.” It is a point that many people don’t consider when they examine their family/work life relationship. You will learn about: Mike’s entrepreneurial background. How Mike got involved in consulting. The services Spyder Trap offered their clients. The milestones that marked Spyder Trap’s growth. Why Mike chose hustle over strategy. The benefits of using a service model. The benefits of maintaining good client relationships. How Mike created recurring revenue in his business. The 3 Rs Mike follows in his businesses. Mike’s goals for the business. The opportunities that lead to Spyder Trap’s sale. Why Mike chose to sell to Bright Health. The emotional side of letting go of clients. The questions you need ask before you consider selling. Finding integration in your work and family life. Mike’s advice to the audience. Takeaway: Mike raises an interesting point about finding integration in your work and family life. There is a difference between integration and balance. Integration is ideal because balance is very unrealistic. Ask yourself what is important to you? How will those things change when you sell? Is that what you want? Ask all these questions and really self-examine yourself before you even consider selling your business. Links and Resources GEXP Collaborative Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter About Mike: Mike Rynchek considers himself a natural born entrepreneur. He began his company Spyder Trap in college at St. Cloud State University. In 2017, he sold the company to Bright Health, a former client. After staying on for a year with Bright Health, he moved onto other endeavors. Mike now works as a consultant for numerous technology companies and Fortune 500 companies.

Riffing points 1. The upside of Bright Health -- for more see: Kathy’s tweet on Fortune’s article listing Bright Health 2. Our picks on Minnesota companies that could be unicorns 3. Mr. DeBettignies goes to Chicago to woo top talent 4. Developers in these U.S. cities are game to move to the Twin Cities  5. Life in Chicago’s tech shadow 6. Startups hubs and the arguments for or against 7. Follow us at www.twitter.com/mspondeck so that you can laugh, cry, and fight all of the tech startup evils in the world with us.

Welcome back! After a few weeks off Trevor and Steve sit down with one of their favorite leaders Bright Health's Bob Sheehy.

Riffing points: Bright Health and their massive funding round -- for more see: Bright Health on MSPBJ Should the Angel Tax Credit have been killed? -- for more see: ATC on MSPBJ A new startup media startup comes to town -- for more, see MinneInno and Maddy Kennedy on MSPBJ DealerTeamwork crushing it -- for more, see: Dealer Teamwork on MSPBJ Nerdery sends some employees packing and you are not bullet-proof -- for more see: recent news at The Nerdery on MSPBJ

Riffing points:  What is the vibe after Beta.mn + Enterprise Rising events? -- for more see: beta.mn and Enterprise Rising Conference 2017 which happened the same week in March, 2017. RetraceHealth hitting the deadpool -- for more see: VC Backed RetraceHealth Shutting Down Public startup talks about startup failure or failing -- for more see public talks online by Thompson Aderinkomi previously of RetraceHealth, Justin Kaufenberg of Sports Engine, Carson Kipfer of Sports Engine Sports Engine exit acquisition amount -- for more see: recent news, including NBC Sports' acquisition of Sports Engine, at Sports Engine on MSPBJ. Bright Health possible funding -- for more see: recent news, including Bright Health funding, at Bright Health on MSPBJ Mednet funding -- for more see: recent news, including Mednet funding, at Mednet on MSPBJ When I Work funding -- for more see: recent news, including When I Work funding, at When I Work on MSPBJ Equals3 funding  -- for more see: recent news, including Equals3 funding, at Equals 3 on MSPBJ Bitesquad funding -- for more see: recent news, including BiteSquad funding, at BiteSquad on MSPBJ Arthur Ventures busy raising a new fund -- for more see: recent news, including Arthur Ventures fundraising, at Arthur Ventures on MSPBJ

Bob Sheehy, CEO and co-founder of Bright Health and veteran of the insurance game, shares his vision for a better healthcare system.

This week my guest is Steve Kraus, the general Partner who leads healthcare investing activities as Bessemer Venture Partners a storied century-old VC firm headquartered right here in Cambridge’s Kendall Square. Steve has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the top healthcare investors in the industry, having led or actively participated in investments in Ovascience, Sirtis Pharmaceuticals, Affymax, Aveo, Transave, Verastem, Acceleron, Restore Medical and Flex Pharma… and those are just the ones who made it onto the NASDAQ. Today he serves on the boards of Welltok, Bright Health, Health Essentials, Docent Health, Allena Pharmaceuticals, Alcresta, and Docutap. Steve graduated summa cum laude from Yale was a Baker Scholar at the Harvard Business School. Before joining Bessemer he worked in private-equity and as a management consultant at Bain & Company. He worked on a couple of big political campaigns throughout his career, and serves with me on the board of the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA,) and on that of the Achievement Network, on the investment committees of BCBS Massachusetts and Rock Health, and as an innovation advisor to Boston Children’s Hospital. ​ In today’s second segment we’ll talk about how healthcare is changing in the shadow of our new President-Elect, where it is and where it’s headed for us as Americans, New Englanders and plain old patients of a system in a pretty dramatic state of flux.